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Thousands of ultranationalist Jews marched through Jerusalem's Old City for Jerusalem Day, chanting racist slogans and prompting police to bar access while Palestinians largely stayed indoors, as tensions rose ahead of elections and a separate visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir highlighted the fragility of the city.
Israeli nationalists marked Jerusalem Day with a state-supported march through East Jerusalem, chanting anti-Arab slogans and clashing with Palestinians; national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unfurled an Israeli flag at the al-Aqsa compound as counter-protesters protected Palestinian residents amid rising tensions.
Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem's Old City, chanting anti-Arab slogans and marking Jerusalem Day, amid heightened tensions and violence in the city, with clashes over holy sites and increased Jewish visits to the Temple Mount, reflecting ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts over Jerusalem's status.
Tens of thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem for Jerusalem Day, an event commemorating Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967. The march, which passed through predominantly Palestinian areas, saw instances of harassment and violence against Palestinian shopkeepers and journalists. The event heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Prominent far-right Israeli politicians attended, and the Israeli military launched a new offensive in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties.
Tens of thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem's Old City for the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event seen by Palestinians as provocative. The march, marked by anti-Arab slogans and violence, took place amid heightened tensions due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Israeli police arrested 18 people, including five for attacking journalists. Israeli leaders emphasized their claim over Jerusalem, while Hamas condemned the march and vowed resistance. The event underscores the deep-rooted and ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis paraded through occupied East Jerusalem for the annual 'Jerusalem Day' flag march, antagonizing Palestinian and Arab locals and attacking Palestinian journalist Saif Kwasmi.
Tens of thousands participated in the Jerusalem Day Flag March through the Old City's Muslim Quarter, leading to attacks on Palestinians and journalists. Police blocked access to the area and arrested five people for throwing objects at journalists.
An asteroid named 2024 JR17, estimated to be twice the size of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, is set to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day, June 5, 2024. NASA's projections indicate it will pass over seven million kilometers away, posing no threat to Earth.
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem and declared Israel was "in charge", drawing condemnation from Palestinians after months of escalating tension and violence. The visit came days after groups of Jewish youths scuffled with Palestinians and chanted racist slogans during the annual far-right "flag march" through the Old City. The event, held on "Jerusalem Day", has led to violence in recent years. Palestinians consider defiance of the ban on prayer as a provocation and fear that Israel intends to take over the site.
Jerusalem Day celebrations were marked by nationalistic fervor and violence in the Old City. While tens of thousands of religious-Zionist Israelis celebrated the reunification of the city and the capture of Judaism's holiest sites, confrontations between Jewish and Arab youths and hostile ethno-nationalist sentiment were also on display. Palestinian merchants were required to shut down their shops early, and security personnel dealt harshly with Palestinians present in the area. Far-right and ultranationalist politicians attended the event, with some calling for Jewish control over the entire city. The day's events highlight the ever-present, simmering tensions within a highly divided Jerusalem.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi delivered a speech to a pro-Palestinian rally in Gaza, marking the first time an Iranian leader has addressed Palestinians. Raisi urged Palestinians to continue their struggle against Israel and expressed full support for the resistance. The speech is seen as a culmination of years of diplomacy aimed at mending the rift between Hamas and Iran over the Syrian civil war. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar also spoke at the rally, calling for a strategic change in the path of Arab and Islamic countries towards ending normalization, closing embassies, and supporting Palestinian resistance. Similar rallies were held in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestinian refugee camps in Syria.